Dithiophosphonic acid esters and process for their production



United States Patent @fiiice 3,233. 3 Patented Feb. 1, 1966' 11 Claims. 61. 260-928) The present invention relates to and has as its objects a new and useful class of insecticidal thiophosphonic acid esters and a new and economic process for their production.

The new compounds of this invention may be represented by the following general formula in which R stands for a suitable aliphatic of aromatic radical, R and R stand for alkyl groups or taken together with the group a cycle-alkyl radical and the like (generally spoken R1 -CH ls O / SMe (R', R" and R' are suitable alkyl or aryl radicals). Other dithiophosphonic acid esters have hitherto also con obtained by reacting thionophosphonic acid ester halide-s with arbitrary mercaptans in'the presence of acidbinding agents, as can be seen from the following scheme:

+ E20 Me Hal Hal (R, R" and R' are again suitable organic radicals).

However, only esters of primary alcohols are obtainable by the two processes described above. Esters of secondary alcohols of the following formula could not be produced by the aforesaid methods as yet,- since the corresponding alkylor aryl-thionophosphonic acid-O-aikyl ester halides of the following formula OCH Hal

(the symbols in both formulae are the same as said above) required as starting products are not described in the literature.

In accordance with the present invention it has now been found that thionophosphonic acid esters of the above shown composition are obtainable in a simple and elegant manner by reacting the easily obtainable alkyl-, arylor aralkyl-dithiophosphonic acid anhydrides (see A. M. Kinnear and E. A. Perren, Soc. 1952, 3437, and US. Patent 2,870,204, or P. Fay and H. P. Lankelma, Am. Soc. 74 (1952), 4933) with any secondary alcohols and further reacting the resulting reaction products in the presence of acid-binding agents with suitably substituted alkyl halides. This is shown by the following reaction sequence:

In the first step the secondary alcohol is added to the dithiophosphonic acid anhydride employed so that thiolacids of the following formulae are formed:

The O-alkyl-thionophosphone-thiol acids thus formed in practically quantitative yield can be reacted with any suitable alkyl halides by methods known as such. There by the not yet described thionophosphonic acid-O.S-diesters having a secondary alkyl radical at the oxygen atom are formed in good yield.

R1 R1 We H1 R we a R-P\ R2 Tit- -P\ R2 SH S R:

In the above formulae more specifically A stands for lower alkyl or cycle-alkyl radicals up to 6 carbon atoms or for the phenyl or cyclo-alkyl radical which may be substituted by lower alkyl groups, lower alkoxy groups, halogen atoms and the like;

groups, halo-substituted phenyl groups, lower dialkylamino groups, carboxylic ester groups, carboxylic amide groups, the cyano group or also another group attached directly or via oxygen or sulfur to the alkyl group R The new compounds of this invention are used in the usual manner for combating damaging insects and the like especially for plant-protection. Dusts as Well as liquid formulations are useful. To prepare dusts preferably talcum, chalk, bentonite, kieselguhr and the like are useful. If it is intended to make emulsifiable dusts, the use of suitable emulsifiers may be advantageous, especially such of a non-ionogenic basis, like aryloxy-polyglycol ethers of which several types are on the market. For the production of liquid combinations solutions of the inventive compounds may be used in suitable inert organic diluents. Also water is useful but in connection with suitable emulsifiers and auxiliary solvents. Organic diluents are e.g. alcohols, hydrocarbons, especially chlorinated lower hydrocarbons, such as cloroform, trichloroethylene and the like. The new compounds may furthermore be used in combination with each other or with known insecticides, fertilizers etc.

As examples for the special utility of the inventive compounds the compounds of the following formulae have been tested against aphids and spider mites. Aqueous dilutions of these compounds have been prepared by mixing the active ingredient with the same amount of dimethyl formamide as an auxiliary solvent adding thereafter 20% by weight referred to active ingredient of a commerical emulsifier consisting of a benzyl hydroxy polyglycol ether containing about -15 glycol residues, and diluting at last this premixture with water to the desired concentration indicated in the following paragraphs. The tests have been carried out as follows:

(a) Against aphids (contact-insecticidal action) of the type Doralis fabae: Heavily infested bean plants (Victa faba) have been sprayed drip wet with solutions as prepared above and in a concentration as shown below. The eifect has been determined by evaluation after 24 hours by counting the dead pests either on the surface of the soil or still remaining on the plants. The following results have been obtained:

Killing rate Aqueous concentra- (in percent) Compound tion (in percent active ingredient] water) I 0. 001 100 II 0. 001 100 tion has been carried out after 24 hours, 48 hours and 8 The following examples are given for the purpose of illustrating the present invention, without, however, limiting it in any way thereto.

Example 1 s 0.CH(CH OKs-P S.CHg.SC;-H

22 g. (0.2 mol) of methyl-dithiophosphonic acid anhydride are suspended while stirring in 150 ml. of isopropyl alcohol. The suspension is heated to 50 C. for a short time. The methyl-dithiophosphonic acid anhydride has then clearly dissolved. A sodium methylate solution containing 0.2 mol of dissolved sodium is then added at 50 C. At 60 C., there are added 22 g. of tat-chloromethyl ethyl sulphide and the mixture is heated at 60 C. for another hour. The reaction product is then cooled to room temperature and treated with 150 ml. of water and 150 ml. of chloroform. The mixture is thoroughly stirred and the chloroformic solution separated. The chloroformic solution is again thoroughly shaken with water and subsequently dried over sodium sulphate. Upon fractionating, 35.2 g. of the new ester of B.P. 70 C./0.01 mm. Hg are obtained. Yield: 72% of the theoretical.

Calculated for mol 244.4: P, 12.7%; S, 39.4%. Found: P, 12.9%; S, 39.3%.

Aphids and spider mites are killed completely with a solution of 0.001%. The compound shows an ovicidal action against the eggs of the red spider. Systemic action with 0.1% solutions is Example 2 S O.CH(CH:!) CHrl" S.CHz.CH- .S C3H5 22 g. (0.2 mol) of methyl-dithiophosphonic acid anhydride are dissolved with ml. of isopropyl alcohol at 60 C. while stirring. Subsequently, a sodium methylate solution containing 0.2 mol of dissolved sodium is added at 60 C. 25 g. of ,S-chloroethyl ethyl sulphide are then added at 70 C. while stirring is continued. The mixture is kept at 70 C. for another hour and then worked up as described in Example 1. 41 g. of the new ester of B.P. 81 C./0.01 mm. Hg are thus obtained. Yield 79% of the theoretical.

Calculated for mol 258.4: P, 12.0%; S, 37.2%. Found: P, 11.9%; S, 36.6%.

Aphids and spider mites are killed completely with a solution of 0.001%. The compound shows an ovicidal action against the eggs of the red spider. Systemic action with 0.1% solutions is 100%.

Example 3 s oontorn CH3P S.CH.COOC:H5

Similarly to Example 1, 22 g. (0.2 mol) of methyldithiophosphonic acid anhydride are dissolved in 150 ml. of isopropyl alcohol. The resulting acid is neutralised with a sodium methylate solution containing 0.2 mol of dissolved sodium. Subsequently, 25 g. of chloroacetic acid ethyl ester are added at 70 C. The mixture is kept at 70 C. for another hour and then worked up as described in Example 1. 36.4 g. of the new ester of BF.

74 C./0.01 mm. Hg are thus obtained. Yield: 71% of the theoretical.

Calculated for mol 256.3: P, 12.1%; S, 25.0%. Found: P, 12.1%; S, 25.0%.

Flies are killed completely with a solution of 0.001%. Spider mites are killed completely with a solution of 0.01%. The compound shows an ovicidal action against the eggs of the red spider. Systemic action with 0.1% solution is 100%.

Example 4 22 g. (0.2 mol) of methyl-dithiophosphonic acid anhydride are dissolved in 150 ml. of isopropyl alcohol. The resulting acid is then neutralised at room temperature with a sodium methylate solution containing 0.2 mol of dissolved sodium. 27.2 g. of fl-chlorcethyl-diethyl amine are then added at 70 C. with further stirring. The mixture is heated at 70 C. for another hour and then worked up in usual manner. 34.1 g. of the new ester of B.P. 72 C./0.01 mm. Hg are thus obtained. Yield: 63% of the theoretical.

Calculated for mol 269.4: P, 11.5%; S, 23.8%; N, 5.2%. Found: P, 11.0%; S, 23.6%; N, 5.1%.

Aphids are killed completely with a solution of 0.01%. Spider mites are killed completely with a solution of 0.001%. The compound shows an ovicidal action against the eggs of the red spider. Systemic action with 0.1% solutions is 100%.

Example 5 S O.CH(CH3)2 ou -1 son oomrrom 22 g. (0.2 mol) of methyl-dithiophosphonic acid anhydride are dissolved at 60 C. in 150 ml. of isopropyl alcohol as described in Example 1. The resulting acid is then neutralised at room temperature with a sodium methylate solution containing 0.2mol of dissolved sodium. Subsequently, 21.5 g. of monochloroacetic acid methylamide are added at 70 C. The reaction product is kept at 70 C. for another hour and then worked up in usual manner. 40.6 g. of the new ester are thus obtained as a viscous barely water-soluble oil. Yield: 84% of the theoretical.

Calculated for mol 241.3: P, 12.8%; S, 26.6%; N, 5.8%. Found: P, 12.7%; S, 29.8%; N, 5.8%.

Aphids are killed completely with a solution of 0.001%. Spider mites are killed completely with a solution of 0.01%. The compound shows an ovicidal action against the eggs of the red spider. Systemic action with 0.1% solutions is 100%.

Example 6 22 g. (0.2 mol) of methyl-dithiophosphonic acid anhydride are dissolved at 60 C. in 150 ml. of isopropyl alcohol. The resulting acid is neutralised at room temperature with a sodium methylate solution containing 0.2 mol of dissolved sodium. Subsequently, 32.2 g. of pchlorophenyl-benzyl chloride are added at 70 C. The mixture is heated to 70-75" C. for an hour and then worked up as described in Example 1. 553g. of the new ester are thus obtained as a pale brown water-insoluble oil. Yield 93% of the theoretical.

Calculated for mol 294.8: P, 10.5%; S, 21.7%; Cl, 12.0%. Found: P, 9.5%; S, 20.5%; C1 13.6%.

6 Aphids are killed completely with a solution of 0.01%. Spider mites are killed completely with a solution of 0.000 1 The compound shows an ovicidal action against the eggs of the red spider. Caterpillars are killed completely with a solution of 0.1

33 g. (0.3 mol) of methyl-dithiophosphonic acid anhydride are dissolved at 60 C. in 200 ml. of isopropyl alcohol. The resulting acid is neutralized at room temperature by the addition of a sodium methylate solution containing 0.3. mol of dissolved sodium. Subsequently, 27 g. of methylene bromide are added at 60 C. The reaction product is heated to 70-75 C. for another hour and then worked up as described in Example 1. 38 g. of the new ester are thus obtained as a pale brown waterinsoluble oil. Yield: 72% of the theoretical.

Calculated for mol 352.5: P, 17.6%; S, 36.4%. Found: P, 16.5%; S, 35.1%.

Spider mites are killed completely with a solution of 0.01%. The compound shows an ovicidal action against the eggs of the red spider. Caterpillars are killed completely with a solution of0.1%

Example 8 5. CH2. (311 .8 C2H5 22 g. (0.2 mol) of methyl-dithiophosphonic acid anhydride are dissolved at 60 C. in 150 ml. of pinacolinic alcohol. The resulting acid is neutralised at room temperature with a sodium methylate solution containing 0.2 mol of dissolved sodium. Subsequently, 25 g. of B-chloroethyl ethyl sulphide are added at 70 C. The mixture is heated at 70C. for a further hour and then worked up as described in Example 1. 42.8 g. of the new ester of B.P. 92 C./ 0.01 mm. Hg are thus obtained. Yield: 71% of the theoretical;

Calculated for mol 300.5: P, 10.3%; S, 320%. Found: P, 10.1%; S, 31.0%.

Aphids are killed completely with a solution of 0.001%. Spider mites are 50% killed with a solution of 0.001%. The compound shows an ovicidal action against the eggs of red spiders. Systemic action with 0.1% solutions is 100%.

Example 9 22 g. (0.2 mol) of methyl-dithiophosphonic acid anhydride are dissolved at 60 C. in 150 ml. of secondary butyl alcohol. 63 g. of a sodium ethylate solution containing 0.2 mol of dissolved sodium are added at 70 C. Subsequently, 25 g. of B-chloro-ethyl ethyl sulfide are added at 70 C. The mixture is kept at 70 C. for an other hour and then worked up as described in Example 1. 42.4 g. of the new ester of B.P. C./0.01 mm. Hg are thus obtained. Yield: 78% of the theoretical.

Calculated for mol 272.4: P, 11.4%; S, 35.3%. Found: P, 10.8%; S, 36.4%.

Aphids and spider mites are killed completely with a solution of 0.001%. The compound shows an ovicidal action against the eggs of the red spider. Systemic action with 0.1% solutions is 7 Example 10 s CH3-%/ S.GH2CH2.SC2H5 22 g. (0.2 mol) of methyl-dithiophosphonic acid anhydride are dissolved at 60 C. in 150 ml. of cyclohexanol. A sodium ethylate solution containing 0.2 mol of dissolved sodium is added at room temperature. Subsequently, 25 g. of B-chloroethyl ethyl sulphide are added dropwise at 70 C. while stirring. The mixture is kept at 7075 C. for another hour and then worked up as described in Example 1. 37.8 g. of the new ester of B.P. 110 C./0.01 mm. Hg are thus obtained. Yield: 63% of the theoretical.

Calculated for mol 398.5: P, 10.4%; S, 32.2%. Found: P, 10.0%; S, 30.8%.

Aphids are killed completely with a solution of 0.01%. Spider mites are killed completely with a solution of 0.001%. Systemic action with 0.1% solutions is 100%.

Example 11 22 g. (0.2 mol) of methyl-dithiophosphonic acid anhydride are dissolved at 60 C. in 150 ml. of cyclohexanol. The resulting acid is neutralised at room temperature with a sodium ethylate solution containing 0.2 mol of dissolved sodium. Subsequently, 25 g. of chloroacetic acid ethyl ester are added at 70 C. The mixture is heated at 70 C. for another hour and then worked up as described in Example 1. 38.3 g. of the new ester of B.P. 110 C./ 0.01 mm. Hg are thus obtained. Yield: 64% of the theoretical.

Calculated for mol 296.4. P, 10.5%; S, 21.6%. Found: P, 10.7%; S, 21.2%.

Aphids and spider mites are killed completely with a solution of 0.01%. Systemic action with 0.1% solutions is 100%.

Example 12 25 g. (0.2 mol) of ethyl-dithiophosphonic acid anhydride are dissolved in 150 ml. of isopropyl alcohol. The resulting acid is neutralised at room temperature with a sodium ethylate solution containing 0.2 mol of dissolved sodium. Subsequently, 2.5 g. of fi-chloroethyl ethyl sulphide are added at 70 C. The mixture is kept at 70- 75 C. for another hour and then worked up as described in Example 1. 47 g. ofthe new ester of B.P. 85 C./0.01 mm. Hg are thus obtained. Yield: 86% of the theoretical.

Calculated for mol 272.4: P, 11.4%; S, 35.3%. Found: P, 12.3%; S, 37.1%.

Aphids and spider mites are killed completely with a solution of 0.001%. The compound shows an ovicidal action against the eggs of the red spider. Systemic 'action with 0.1% solutions is 100%.

Example 13 CzEP s.CH2.SCgH5 25 g. (0.2 mol) of ethyl-dithiophosphonic acid anhydride are dissolved in 150 ml. of isopropyl alcohol. The resulting acid is neutralised with a sodium ethylate solution containing 0.2 mol of dissolved sodium. Subsequently, 22.2 g. of a-chloromethyl ethyl sulphide are added at 70 C. The mixture is heated at 70 C. for another hour and then worked up as described in Example 1.

8 40.5 g. of the new ester of B.P. 78 C./0.01 mm. Hg are thus obtained. Yield: 78% of the theoretical.

Calculated for mol 258.4: P, 12.0%; S, 37.2%. Found: P, 12.7%; S, 37.9%.

Aphids and spider mites are killed completely with a solution of 0.001%. The compound shows an ovicidal action against the eggs of the red spider. Systemic action with 0.1% solutions is 25 g. (0.2 mol) of ethyl-dithiophosphonic acid anhydride are dissolved in ml. of isopropyl alcohol. The resulting acid is neutralised at room temperature with a sodium ethylate solution containing 0.2 mol of dissolved sodium. Subsequently, 27.1 g. of B-chloroethyl diethylamine are added at 70 C. The mixture is heated at 70 C. for another hour and then worked up in usual manner. 43.8 g. of the new ester of B.P. 77 C./0.01 mm. Hg are thus obtained. Yield: 77% of the theoretical.

Calculated for mol 283.4: P, 10.9%; S, 22.6%; N, 4.9%. Found: P, 10.7%; S, 22.8%; N, 4.9%.

Aphids and spider mites are killed completely with a solution of 0.001%. The compound shows an ovicidal action against the eggs of the red spider. Systemic action with 0.1% solutions is 100%.

Example 15 SI O.CH(CH soHT-QCI 25 g. (0.2 mol) of ethyl dithiophosphonic acid anhydride are dissolved in 150 ml. of isopropyl alcohol. The resulting acid is then neutralised at room temperature with a sodium ethylate solution containing 0.2 mol of dissolved sodium. Subsequently, 32.2 g. of p-chlorophenyl-benzyl chloride are added at 70 C. The mixture is heated at 70 C. for another hour and then worked up in the usual manner. 55.5 g. of the new ester are thus obtained as a pale brown water-in-soluble oil. Yield: 89% of the theoretical.

Calculated for mol 308.8: P, 10.0%; S, 20.8%; C1, 11.5%. Found: P, 9.1%; S, 20.3%; CI, 13.5%.

Spider mites are killed completely with a solution of 0.01%. The compound shows an ovicidal action against the eggs of the red spider. Caterpillars are killed completely with a solution of 0.1%.

Example 16 CH3 S 0.0%

ll Call -P C M S-CHZ- CH2.SC2H5 25 g. (0.2 mol) of ethyl-dithiophosphonic acid anhydride are dissolved in 150 ml. of pinacolinic alcohol. Subsequently, the resulting acid is neutralised with a sodium ethylate solution containing 0.2 mol of dissolved sodium. 25 g. of fl-chloroethyl ethyl sulphide are then added dropwise at 70 C. while stirring. The mixture is heated at 70 C. for another hour and then worked up in usual manner. 48.4 g. of the new ester of B.P. 97 C./0.01 mm. Hg are thus obtained. Yield: 77% of the theoretical.

Calculated for mol 314.5: P, 9.9; S, 30.6%. Found:

P, 10.0%; S, 31.3%. Aphids and spider mites are killed completely with a solution of 0.001%. The compound shows an ovicidal action against the eggs of the red spider. Systemic action with 0.1% solutions is 100%.

9 Example 17 S. CH2. CH2SC2H5 25 g. (0.2 mol) of ethyl-dithiophosphonic acid anhydride are dissolved in 150 ml. of cyclohexanol. The resulting acid is neutralised at room temperature with a sodium ethylate solution containing 0.2 mol of dissolved sodium. Subsequently, 25 g. of ,B-chloroethyl ethyl sul- Example 18 25 g. (0.2 mol) of ethyl-dithiophosphonic acid anhydride are dissolved in 150 ml. of secondary butyl alcohol. The resulting acid is neutralised at room temperature with a sodium ethylate solution containing 0.2 mol of dissolved sodium. Subsequently, 25 g. of 3chloroethyl ethyl sulphide are added at 70 C. The mixture is heated at 70 C. for another hour and then worked up in usual manner. 44.8 g. of the new ester of B.P. 94 C./0.01 mm. Hg are thus obtained. Yield: 78% of the theoretical.

Calculated for mol 286.4: P, 10.8%; S, 33.6%. Found: P, 11.2%; S, 33.1%.

Aphids and spider mites are killed completely with a solution of 0.001%. The compound shows an ovicidal action against the eggs of the red spider. Systemic action with 0.1% solutions is 100%.

Example 19 0 C H i 330 g. (1.5 mols) of 4-methoxy-phenyl-dithiophosphonic acid anhydride are stirred into 800 ml. of isopropyl alcohol. The mixture is slowly heated to 80 C. and kept at 80 C. for an hour. The 4-methoxy-phenyl-dithiophosphonic acid anhydride has then dissolved. Upon distilling off the excess isopropyl alcohol employed, 349 g. of 4-methoxy-phenyl-thionophosphone-O-isopropyl ester thiol acid are obtained. Yield: 89% of the theoretical.

g. of potassium hydroxide are dissolved in 100 m1. of methanol. 65 g. (0.25 mol) of 4-methoxy-phenylthionophosphone-O-isopropyl ester thiol acid are added at 20 C. Subsequently, 49 g. of p-chlorophenyl-achloromethyl thio-ethcr are added at 40 C. while stirring is continued. The reaction product is heated to 50 C. for a further hour and then poured into 200 cc. of ice water. The precipitated oil is taken up with 150 ml. of benzene and washed with water until neutral. The benzenic solution is dried over sodium sulphate and the solvent then removed under vacuum. 84 g. of the new ester are thus obtained as a pale yellow water-insoluble oil. Yield: 80% of the theoretical. Spider mites are killed completely with 0.01% solutions.

to Calculated for mol 419: 01, 8.5%; S, 22.9%; P, 7.3%. Found: 01, 9.0%; s, 22.1%; P, 6.9%.

Example 20 65 g. (0.25 mol) of the 4-methoxy-phenyl-thionophosphone-O-isopropyl ester thiol acid prepared according to the instruction of Example 19 are slowly added dropwi'se at'30 C. to ml. of methanol in which 15 g. of caustic potash are dissolved. 28 g. of OC'ChlOIOH'lethylthioethyl ether are added at 25 C. while stirring is continued. The mixture is further stirred at 25-30 C. for an hour and then worked up in usual manner. 53 g. of the new ester are thus obtained as a pale yellow waterinsoluble oil. Yield: 63% of the theoretical.

Calculated for mol 336: S, 28.5%; P, 9.2%. S, 28.2%; P, 9.5%.

Aphids and spider mites are killed completely with 0.01% solutions.

Found:

Example 21 65 g. (0.25 mol) of the 4-methoxy-phenyl-thionophosphone-O-isopropyl ester thiol acid obtained according to Example 19 are added to 100 ml. of methanol containing 15 g. of dissolved caustic potash, 20 g. of Ot-ChlOI'O- methyl-acetonitrile are added dropwise at 20 C. while stirring. The mixture is stirred at 2025 C. for another hour and then Worked up in usual manner. 63 g. of the new ester are thus obtained as a pale yellow water-insoluble oil. Yield: 84% of the theoretical.

Calculated for mol'301: N, 4.6%; S, 21.3%; P, 10.3%. Found: N, 4.5%; S, 21.3%; P, 10.2%.

Aphids and spider mites are killed completely with 0.01% solutions.

S.CH2.CN

Example 22 65 g. (0.25 mol) of the 4-methoxy-phenyl-thionophosphone-O-isopropyl ester thiol acid obtained according to Example 19 are added dropwise at 30 C. to 100 ml. of methanol containing 15 g. of dissolved caustic potash. Subsequently, 17 g. of a,a-dichloromethyl sulphide are added at 40 C. The mixture is heated to 50 C. for an hour and then worked up in the usual manner. 53 g. of the new ester are thus obtained as a pale yellow water-insoluble oil. Yield: 73% of the theoretical.

Calculated for mol 582: S, 27.5%; P, 10.6%. Found: S, 29.0%; P, 10.4%.

Spider mites are killed completely with 0.01% solutions. The compound shows an ovicidal action against the eggs of the red spider.

Example 23 65 g. (0.25 mol) of 4-methoxy-phenyl-thio-nophosphone-O-isopropyl ester thiol acid are added dropwise at 30 C. to 100 ml. of methanol containing 15 g. of dissolved caustic potash. Subsequently, 42 g. of fl-bromoethyl-thioethyl ether are added at 40 C. The mixture is stirred at 40-45 C. for another hour and then worked up in the usual manner. 72 g. of the new ester are thus 01)- Percent yield of the theoretical C2H5P 18.1. 77 O./0.01 mm. Hg 81 S.CHZ.CN

S OCfl-Iusee.

C2H5P B.P. 79 0./0.01mm. Hg 78 S.CII2.ON

C(CHM s 0.011 11/ CQH5P cm 13.1 94 O./0.01mm. Hg 79 S.CH2.ON

C (CH2)! lSl/O.CH\ C2H5-P OH; 13.1 92 C./0.01 mm. Hg 67 We claim: 6. The compound of the following formula 1. A compound of the formula S O CH(CH3)z fi /O R1 CH i RP 3O s-om-ortz-sozrr S-a1l-:ylene-R 7. The compound of the following formula wherein R stands fior a member selected from the group S O CH(OH3)2 consisting of lower alkyl having up to 6 carbon atoms, 9 ll cyclohexyl, phenyl, lower alkoxy phenyl and chlorophenyl; CH3 P\ R stands for a member selected from the group consist- SCH2-01 ing of branched chain alkyl having up to 12 carbon atoms the a carbon of which is secondary and cyclohexyl; alkylene stands for lower alkylene having up to 4 carbon The compound of the followmg formula atoms and R stands for a member selected from the 40 gj i 0133 group consisting of lower alkyl mercapto, phenyl mer- P .S OH2 S P capto, chloro phenyl mercapto, phenyl, chloro phenyl, iO3H70/ 003E carboxylic ethyl ester, cyano and 7 9. The compound of the following formula 8 0R1 11/ s 00311 1 H OHaO- P X- so1r2-s--o1 wherein X is a member selected from the group consist ing of oxygen and sulfur and R and R are as defined The compound of the following formula above. 2. The compound according to claim 1 wherein R stands for lower alkyl, R stands for lower alkyl mercapto Grim-Q1 and R stands for a branched chain alkyl having up to 12 carbon atoms the on carbon of which is secondary.

3. The compound according to claim 1 wherein R 11 Th compound f the f ll i f l stands for lower alkyl, R stands for clilorophenyl and R S S stands for a branched chain alkyl having up to 12 carbon H atoms the or carbon of which is secondary. rz 4. The compound according to claim 1 wherein R I I stands for lower alkyl, R stands for a branched chain ICKHYO OOHHfl alkyl having up to 12 carbon atoms the a carbon of which References Cited by the Examiner 18 secondary and R stands for 6 UNITED STATES PATENTS E 0 2,759,010 8/1956 Lorenz et a1 260461.112 2,881,201 4/1959 Schrader 260461.110 2,891,984 6/1959 Gatzi et al 26046 1.112 2,907,787 10/1959 Hoifmann et al. 26046 1.110 I 2,983,748 5/1961 Schlor et a1 260-46-1.110 compmnd of the Onwmg formula 3,004,996 10/1961 Arakelian et a1. 260461.109 S 3,014,943 12/1961 Schegk et al 260461.3l0 J I 3,041,365 6/1962 Chupp et a1 260461.110

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